Saudi Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Abdul Rahman Al-Fadli announced the discovery of blue holes in the Red Sea, which are among the world's rare geological phenomena. The minister confirmed that these holes appear as vertical caves and are much deeper than the surrounding waters. The "Yongle" blue hole, located in the South China Sea, is recognized as the deepest globally, reaching depths of 300 meters. This discovery was announced during a workshop organized by the National Center for Wildlife Development titled "Blue Holes in Saudi Arabia," which included several local and international experts, according to the newspaper "Al-Eqtisadiyah."
The CEO of the center, Mohammed bin Ali Qurban, stated, "The workshop highlighted blue holes, which are one of the ocean's wonders that have retained their mystery and hidden secrets to reveal to us their rich biodiversity and unique geological formations." Qurban added, "In 2022, more than 20 blue holes were discovered along Saudi Arabia's southern Red Sea coasts," and noted, "We are working with our colleagues at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology on studies and research addressing biodiversity, risks, and threats to these important environments."
